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air brakes
08-21-2006, 10:02
Post: #1
air brakes
I belive that you tap into the service protion of the brakes this can
be done at the tank itis not necessary to "tap" there should be an
unused plug that you can use on the service tank with out physically
disrupting any lines
A lot of vehicles use this or the main tank to add air operted items
either in conjunction with the brakes or stand alone options most
notably would be a fart start sorry air starter
Stephen 77fc35
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08-21-2006, 13:09
Post: #2
air brakes
It would actually tie into the relay valve, can use one of the four
outputs, all tied together though, so a leak at one affects all braking
output to that axle.

And not to pick, but air-powered options should never be added to the
rear (or front) air brake tank, only to the accessory tank and
downstream of the pressure protection valve(s).

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> I belive that you tap into the service protion of the brakes this can
> be done at the tank itis not necessary to "tap" there should be an
> unused plug that you can use on the service tank with out physically
> disrupting any lines
> A lot of vehicles use this or the main tank to add air operted items
> either in conjunction with the brakes or stand alone options most
> notably would be a fart start sorry air starter
> Stephen 77fc35
>
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08-25-2011, 08:00
Post: #3
air brakes
I was checking my air brakes today & I built the air to 90 psi & then I fanned
the brakes till the alarm came on. It didn't come till the psi was 40 & at that
time the spring brake came on. The alarm didn't give me any warning. Where is
that alarm controlled from? I know where the buzzer is at. Thanks Don
Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
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08-25-2011, 08:03
Post: #4
air brakes
The alarm is essentially a buzzer and light combination. The sender for
that should be on the drivers side under the front bumper area. It will be
attached to the small black plastic air line and will have 2 wires on the
flat end away form the air line hook up.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
"84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma

At 08:00 PM 8/25/2011 +0000, you wrote:
>I was checking my air brakes today & I built the air to 90 psi & then I
>fanned the brakes till the alarm came on. It didn't come till the psi was
>40 & at that time the spring brake came on. The alarm didn't give me any
>warning. Where is that alarm controlled from? I know where the buzzer is
>at. Thanks Don
> Don Spithaler
> 89 SP 36'
> Butler, PA
>
>
>
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08-25-2011, 08:11
Post: #5
air brakes
Thanks for that fast reply Ralph.  I'll check it out     Don

Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA         

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM, Ralph L. Fullenwider <"rlf47@swbell.net"> wrote:


 


The alarm is essentially a buzzer and light combination. The sender for

that should be on the drivers side under the front bumper area. It will be

attached to the small black plastic air line and will have 2 wires on the

flat end away form the air line hook up.



Safe travels,



Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider

"84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"

Duncan, Oklahoma




At 08:00 PM 8/25/2011 +0000, you wrote:

>I was checking my air brakes today & I built the air to 90 psi & then I

>fanned the brakes till the alarm came on. It didn't come till the psi was

>40 & at that time the spring brake came on. The alarm didn't give me any

>warning. Where is that alarm controlled from? I know where the buzzer is

>at. Thanks Don

> Don Spithaler

> 89 SP 36'

> Butler, PA

>

>

>




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08-26-2011, 04:37
Post: #6
air brakes
Hi Ralph      I found that sender for the low air. Mine is on left front side & it can be seen from the battery compartment. The two wires are ground but I haven't figured out how they work. The sender is a 30 psi low pressure. I would think that is when the spring brake would come on which is when mine comes on when faning down the brakes. I would think the buzzer would come on sooner to let you know you are losing air.           Don

Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA     

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM, Ralph L. Fullenwider <"rlf47@swbell.net"> wrote:


 


The alarm is essentially a buzzer and light combination. The sender for

that should be on the drivers side under the front bumper area. It will be

attached to the small black plastic air line and will have 2 wires on the

flat end away form the air line hook up.



Safe travels,



Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider

"84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"

Duncan, Oklahoma




At 08:00 PM 8/25/2011 +0000, you wrote:

>I was checking my air brakes today & I built the air to 90 psi & then I

>fanned the brakes till the alarm came on. It didn't come till the psi was

>40 & at that time the spring brake came on. The alarm didn't give me any

>warning. Where is that alarm controlled from? I know where the buzzer is

>at. Thanks Don

> Don Spithaler

> 89 SP 36'

> Butler, PA

>

>

>




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08-26-2011, 07:44
Post: #7
air brakes
Don, that unit should have bee a 60 psi, must have been changed at one time
or other. one of those wires goes to a hot the other ground, the hot
travels up to the buzzer then buzzer to the low air light. The spring break
valve is independent of that sensor, and should pop out at between 50 and
60 psi. The sensor is only a glorified air switch really, air goes low the
sensor closes and completes the electrical circuit for the buzzer and light

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
"84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma


At 12:37 PM 8/26/2011 -0400, you wrote:


>Hi Ralph I found that sender for the low air. Mine is on left front
>side & it can be seen from the battery compartment. The two wires are
>ground but I haven't figured out how they work. The sender is a 30 psi low
>pressure. I would think that is when the spring brake would come on which
>is when mine comes on when faning down the brakes. I would think the
>buzzer would come on sooner to let you know you are losing air. Don
>Don Spithaler
>89 SP 36'
>Butler, PA
>
>On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM, Ralph L. Fullenwider
><rlf47@...> wrote:
>
>
>The alarm is essentially a buzzer and light combination. The sender for
>that should be on the drivers side under the front bumper area. It will be
>attached to the small black plastic air line and will have 2 wires on the
>flat end away form the air line hook up.
>
>Safe travels,
>
>Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
>"84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
>Duncan, Oklahoma
>
>
>
>At 08:00 PM 8/25/2011 +0000, you wrote:
> >I was checking my air brakes today & I built the air to 90 psi & then I
> >fanned the brakes till the alarm came on. It didn't come till the psi was
> >40 & at that time the spring brake came on. The alarm didn't give me any
> >warning. Where is that alarm controlled from? I know where the buzzer is
> >at. Thanks Don
> > Don Spithaler
> > 89 SP 36'
> > Butler, PA
> >
>
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